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- [dis-mey]
- /dɪsˈmeɪ/
- /ˌʌn.dɪs.ˈmeɪd/
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- [dis-mey]
- /dɪsˈmeɪ/
Definitions of undismayed word
- verb with object undismayed to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt: The surprise attack dismayed the enemy. 1
- verb with object undismayed to surprise in such a manner as to disillusion: She was dismayed to learn of their disloyalty. 1
- verb with object undismayed to alarm; perturb: The new law dismayed some of the more conservative politicians. 1
- noun undismayed sudden or complete loss of courage; utter disheartenment. 1
- noun undismayed sudden disillusionment. 1
- noun undismayed agitation of mind; perturbation; alarm. 1
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Origin of undismayed
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English desmay (noun), de(s)mayen, dismayen (v.) < presumed AF alteration, by prefix change, of Old French esmaier to trouble, frighten < Vulgar Latin *exmagāre to disable, deprive of strength, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + *magāre < Germanic *magan to be able to; see may1
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Parts of speech for Undismayed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
undismayed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
undismayed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undismayed
adj undismayed
- chin-up — an exercise in which a person grips an elevated bar and pulls himself or herself up until the chin is level with the bar
- gutty — Informal. showing spirit; plucky; gutsy: a gutty attempt to kick a field goal.
- lion-hearted — exceptionally courageous or brave.
adjective undismayed
- herolike — Resembling or characteristic of a hero; heroic.
Antonyms for undismayed
adj undismayed
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- faint-hearted — lacking courage; cowardly; timorous.
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